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A Rabbit is not to be wasted on the tentative or weak. Only the worthy are invited, and then only at your own risk. If you have even a modicum of hesitation, DO NOT buy one of these cars. Instead, leave it for a worthy soul who has already matriculated to the sublime ecstasy of what those in the know refer to as a "MK1"

Re: (Muffler Bearing)

I'm just leary about running strapless. I'd like to maintain control with my legs when decelerating. That's part of the joys of riding fixed, eh! But since I have the option, I'm just riding the freewheel until I find some good straps. Moto Outcasts don't come with QR skewers, either so that's gotta be fixed (out back at least) .

Re: (9IN3TH1NG5)

haha straps are SO easy to get out of.
and you wouldnt need to bail if you had straps which gave you enough control to keep out of bail-required situations

^winning

If you were running your straps properly, you wouldn't be able to pull out without loosening them. A friend of mine who used clips and straps at the track (he was the only one) would have to lean against something or roll over in the infield to pull out. But then again your vans slip-ons would probably get messed up if you did that and that would be tragic. Platforms FTW.

Re: (withnail)

If you were running your straps properly, you wouldn't be able to pull out without loosening them. A friend of mine who used clips and straps at the track (he was the only one) would have to lean against something or roll over in the infield to pull out. But then again your vans slip-ons would probably get messed up if you did that and that would be tragic. Platforms FTW.

ummm....i donno about that.
that actually kinda sounds a little silly to me. thats less safe than riding clipless, at least w/ those you can pop out fairly quickly. generaly when im putting my feet in the toe clips im already riding, i dont find somewhere to lean against to get my feet in them.

Re: (withnail)

If you were running your straps properly, you wouldn't be able to pull out without loosening them. A friend of mine who used clips and straps at the track (he was the only one) would have to lean against something or roll over in the infield to pull out. But then again your vans slip-ons would probably get messed up if you did that and that would be tragic. Platforms FTW.

Whoa there buddy. Sorry we're not VeloStars like your buddy, but thats probably just as, if not more so, impractical than riding platforms for day to day use. Sure, that might be how they do it on the velodrome, but last time I checked 99% of people dont ride with foot clenching death grip straps. Dont get me wrong, it takes me a few pedal strokes to wiggle my foot all the way in the cage because of my straps tightness, but really calm down. Dont stereotype me. I dont wear vans on my bike, I know what I'm doing and I could give a **** less how "messed up" or "tragic" my shoes are.

Re: (9IN3TH1NG5)

A Rabbit is not to be wasted on the tentative or weak. Only the worthy are invited, and then only at your own risk. If you have even a modicum of hesitation, DO NOT buy one of these cars. Instead, leave it for a worthy soul who has already matriculated to the sublime ecstasy of what those in the know refer to as a "MK1"

Re: (9IN3TH1NG5)

hahah I was just kidding around. I wasn't really being serious about that whole vans thing.
In fact, the only thing I was serious about was my friend. But on a more serious note, I think it has more to do with which pedal type you are used to. I can't get in or out of straps to save my life but I can get out of clipless pedals stupid fast. For other people it's the opposite. It looks like the guy's bike has two brakes... I say he just rides with platforms.

Re: (slmdjetskipvr6)

Regardless if I have 2 brakes or even a big brick on a rope tied to the seatstay... I'd still prefer to have straps since I have the option of fixed/freewheel with a flip-flop hub. After putting the fixed cog on and not being use to riding fixed... I could see instant shin death was in my future on straight plats. It's just a preference. I flipped my wheel back to the freewheel cog until I get something to secure my feets. I'm not a clipless fan either. I know they'd probably be the best option but I had a bad fall on them once and I'm a little 'scared' to go back to them. Probably had to do with the way I fell (straight forward with an uprooted tree in my hand) I can get out of straps rather quick but even in that fall... I think I'da been screwed.
BUT REGARDLESS it's gonna be fun trying out both singlespeed and fixed riding. It's a new encounter for me with both. [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]

Re: (slmdjetskipvr6)

this is now set up fixed, but kept the brakes. I need to save my knees.

do you still ride between felton and sc? thats a pretty long descent coming into town to not have brakes.
-j

A Rabbit is not to be wasted on the tentative or weak. Only the worthy are invited, and then only at your own risk. If you have even a modicum of hesitation, DO NOT buy one of these cars. Instead, leave it for a worthy soul who has already matriculated to the sublime ecstasy of what those in the know refer to as a "MK1"

Re: (TonyHarmer)

A front brake is neat because it allows me to ride fast and not crack my skull on cabs. Im pretty happy with my skull.

i like my front brake and my helmet
-j

A Rabbit is not to be wasted on the tentative or weak. Only the worthy are invited, and then only at your own risk. If you have even a modicum of hesitation, DO NOT buy one of these cars. Instead, leave it for a worthy soul who has already matriculated to the sublime ecstasy of what those in the know refer to as a "MK1"

Re: (huntenrabbit)

ok here we go phone pic cause im in between cameras right now...
yes! with the flower bean bag too!
its an old swine frame, one piece crank, and lots of lock tite on the rear wheel!

free prostate exam each time you ride?
-j

A Rabbit is not to be wasted on the tentative or weak. Only the worthy are invited, and then only at your own risk. If you have even a modicum of hesitation, DO NOT buy one of these cars. Instead, leave it for a worthy soul who has already matriculated to the sublime ecstasy of what those in the know refer to as a "MK1"